March, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near March, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · Town
About March
March is a Fenland market town and civil parish situated in the Isle of Ely area of Cambridgeshire, England. Once the county town of the Isle of Ely from 1889 to 1965, it currently serves as the administrative centre for the Fenland District Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local governance in the region.
Population: 22,963 (2021)
District: Fenland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,350 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near March.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near March.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for March based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near March.
- - 17 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BT
Change of use from commercial use to 3 x flats (Part 3, Class MA)
Status: Undecided | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Land West Of The Old Rectory The Walnuts Fronting Elwyn Court March Cambridgeshire
Works to 1 x Sycamore tree covered by TPO 05/1975
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 Stonecross Way March Cambridgeshire PE15 9DH
Works to 1 x Oak Tree covered by TPO 19/1986
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 20 Nene Parade March Cambridgeshire PE15 8TD
Details reserved by condition 2 (Arboriculture) of planning permission F/YR25/0347/F (Erect 2x self-build/custom build dwellings involving demolition of existing dwelling and garage within a Conservat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 17 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BT
Change of use from commercial use to 3 x flats (Part 3, Class MA)
Status: Undecided | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 20 Nene Parade March Cambridgeshire PE15 8TD
Details reserved by condition 3 (construction method statement) of Planning permission F/YR25/0347/F (Erect 2x self-build/custom build dwellings involving demolition of existing dwelling and garage wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Willow View The Chase March Cambridgeshire
Erect 1 x self-build/custom build dwelling involving the demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 67 West End March Cambridgeshire PE15 8DJ
Works to 3 x Yew trees and 1 x Group of Yew Trees within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Lidl Dartford Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8AN
Installation of an InPost Locker (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 The Walnuts March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BJ
Details reserved by condition 4 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment) of Planning permission F/YR25/0716/F (Erect single-storey extension to side/rear of existing dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Old School House Dartford Road March Cambridgeshire
Variation of conditions 1 (cycle store), 2 (parking bays), 4 (bin store) and 5 (list of approved drawings) of Planning permission F/YR22/0107/PNC01 (Change of use from office (Class B1) to 28 x dwelli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Causeway Gardens March Cambridgeshire PE15 9NQ
Erect a single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling and conversion of garage to create additional living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Annexe 43 West End March Cambridgeshire
Conversion of existing annexe to 1 x dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 6 Grays Lane And 24 Broad Street March Cambridgeshire
Change of use of existing building (to extend dental practice), erect a first-floor extension, and alterations to external door and window arrangements on West Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 100 High Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 9LP
Alterations to front and side elevations of existing premises
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Site Of 3 - 6 And Land West Of Acre Road March Cambridgeshire
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing): to seek confirmation of compliance of Condition 1 (commencement of works) of planning permission F/YR25/0460/VOC (Variation of conditions 2 (archaeology), 7 (mort
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Land West Of The Old Rectory The Walnuts Fronting Elwyn Court March Cambridgeshire
Felling of 1 sycamore tree covered by TPO05/1975
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 11 Broad Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 8TP
Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Squirrel Cottage 68D West End March Cambridgeshire PE15 8DJ
Fell 1 x Beech Tree covered by TPO 03/1979
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 17 Wherry Close March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BX
Fell 3 x Ash Trees within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of March in Cambridgeshire
March is a Fenland market town and civil parish situated in the Isle of Ely area of Cambridgeshire, England. Once the county town of the Isle of Ely from 1889 to 1965, it currently serves as the administrative centre for the Fenland District Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local governance in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 22,963 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.
Property prices in March show an average sale price of £258,350, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes March a particularly low-crime area.
March has one conservation area within its boundaries: March. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, March planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in March
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near March. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. March maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near March were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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